1. Serving Smarter Choices: Meal Service Options

2. We will discuss… 1.Portion control 2.Types of meal service options 3.Best Practices

3. Portion Control: Fruits and Vegetables 1/4 C total 1-2 year olds 1/2 C total 3-5 year olds

4. Portion Control: Deli Meat 1 oz. = 1 slice for regular thickness 2-3 slices for thin slices Read portion sizes on nutrition labels.

5. Portion Control Know your conversions: 1oz = 28 grams (approx.) 1 cup = 8oz etc., etc. Google works wonders!

6. Portion Control: Cheese 1-1/2 slices 1 oz. of cheese 4 dice

7. Portion Control: Peanut Butter 1-2 years = 2 Tbs. 3-5 years = 3 Tbs. 6-12 = 4 Tbs.

8. Types of Meal Services Unitized Plated meals served from bulk Family-style

9. Family Style Meals Look familiar?

10. Family Style Meals: Pros Sense of empowerment for the child – “I can do it” Social norms at meal time Teachers encourage and inspire

11. Family Style Meals: Pros Remember: You will introduce man new foods for the first time May have to try several times before they like it Can have a center policy for no outside food

12. Best Practices: Food Service Equipment

14. Best Practices: Fun Presentation

17. Milk Questions?